Sampooran Singh Kalra, more famous by his pen name ‘Gulzar’, is renowned as a man and master of letters, in Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi, with over seven decades of rich contributions to the literary arena as well as Bollywood. On Saturday, Gulzar and Jagadguru Rambhadracharya, Sanskrit scholar, spiritual leader and educator, were declared the recipients of the coveted 58th Jnanpith Award-2023.
For Gulzar (89), this is yet another feather in his artistic cap brimming with an Oscar Award, a Grammy Award, five National Awards, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the Sahitya Akademi Award (Urdu), Padma Bhushan, and 22 Filmfare Awards. He also served as the Vice-Chancellor of Assam Central University besides being decorated with many more honours and accolades.
Born in Dina, Jhelum district (now in Pakistan), Gulzar started coining and penning couplets and ‘shayris’ from an early age, earning his father’s ire over his passion.
Post-Partition, when his clan also suffered a split,...
For Gulzar (89), this is yet another feather in his artistic cap brimming with an Oscar Award, a Grammy Award, five National Awards, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the Sahitya Akademi Award (Urdu), Padma Bhushan, and 22 Filmfare Awards. He also served as the Vice-Chancellor of Assam Central University besides being decorated with many more honours and accolades.
Born in Dina, Jhelum district (now in Pakistan), Gulzar started coining and penning couplets and ‘shayris’ from an early age, earning his father’s ire over his passion.
Post-Partition, when his clan also suffered a split,...
- 2/17/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Notorious for terrorising at least two generations of top heroes – in reel life – with just his trademark glare, steely voice, and facial expressions ranging from ferocious to sneering, he especially stood out for his film relations with Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, whom he once bested onscreen with two words.
In one standard of the lost-and-found potboiler genre, Amitabh, with his role’s habitual insouciance, asks a stern-looking, impeccably-dressed character: “Aap kaun hai mai-baap?”. Pat came the terse reply: “Tumhara baap”.
This was “Amar Akbar Anthony” (1977) – one of the 11 that Pran, born on this day (February 12) in 1920 – did with the Big B, playing with his father two times more or a reluctant ally. Of these, at least 9 are intrinsic to the Bachchan legend, including “Zanjeer” (1973), “Don” (1978), “Naseeb” (1981), “Kaalia” (1981), “Sharaabi” (1984), and “Shahenshah” (1988)
Pran also had a major part in launching the Big B’s path to stardom as it was he – and...
In one standard of the lost-and-found potboiler genre, Amitabh, with his role’s habitual insouciance, asks a stern-looking, impeccably-dressed character: “Aap kaun hai mai-baap?”. Pat came the terse reply: “Tumhara baap”.
This was “Amar Akbar Anthony” (1977) – one of the 11 that Pran, born on this day (February 12) in 1920 – did with the Big B, playing with his father two times more or a reluctant ally. Of these, at least 9 are intrinsic to the Bachchan legend, including “Zanjeer” (1973), “Don” (1978), “Naseeb” (1981), “Kaalia” (1981), “Sharaabi” (1984), and “Shahenshah” (1988)
Pran also had a major part in launching the Big B’s path to stardom as it was he – and...
- 2/12/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Veteran actress Saira Banu, who often shares anecdotal posts on her Instagram account, on Tuesday, shared another throwback story on the photo-sharing app and shared that during her childhood, she was an ardent fan of actress Vyjayanthimala and actor Dilip Kumar.
The veteran actress remembers cutting out posters from magazines and pasting them on her wall from an old photoshoot of the film ‘Madhumati’ which celebrates its 65th anniversary on Tuesday.
The film features Saira’s husband Dilip Kumar, and Vyjayanthimala whom Saira fondly calls ‘Akka’ (elder sister).
Sharing a set of three pictures, Saira Banu posted on Instagram, “More often than not childhood and teenage memories can be so strange and rib-ticklingly funny. To me, this particular memory of 1958, when I was a young girl, is embarrassing to the tee because today, down the years my association with my favourite film star Vyjayanthimala has turned into an alliance wherein...
The veteran actress remembers cutting out posters from magazines and pasting them on her wall from an old photoshoot of the film ‘Madhumati’ which celebrates its 65th anniversary on Tuesday.
The film features Saira’s husband Dilip Kumar, and Vyjayanthimala whom Saira fondly calls ‘Akka’ (elder sister).
Sharing a set of three pictures, Saira Banu posted on Instagram, “More often than not childhood and teenage memories can be so strange and rib-ticklingly funny. To me, this particular memory of 1958, when I was a young girl, is embarrassing to the tee because today, down the years my association with my favourite film star Vyjayanthimala has turned into an alliance wherein...
- 9/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Aug 30 (Ians) Writer K.A. Abbas did not take much notice of the nondescript-looking man accompanying Raj Kapoor to his house to hear the story for a film.
After listening quietly to the over two-hour-long rendition, this man only said that it was a good story. Is that all, asked Kapoor noticing the bemused Abbas.
“Gardish mein hoon, aasman ka taara hoon,” he then responded.
Abbas, taken aback, told Kapoor that he had spent two-and-a-half hours telling his story and his unknown visitor had perfectly summarised it in one phrase.
The “nondescript man” was Shailendra, whose 100th birth anniversary falls today (August 30). Just one film old at this meeting, he would go on to become Hindi cinema’s most exemplary, innately-gifted yet self-effacing lyricist, whose songs like “Awaara hoon”, “Mera joota hai Japani”, and “Hothon pe sachai rehti hai” that made Indian film music popular across the world.
While his...
After listening quietly to the over two-hour-long rendition, this man only said that it was a good story. Is that all, asked Kapoor noticing the bemused Abbas.
“Gardish mein hoon, aasman ka taara hoon,” he then responded.
Abbas, taken aback, told Kapoor that he had spent two-and-a-half hours telling his story and his unknown visitor had perfectly summarised it in one phrase.
The “nondescript man” was Shailendra, whose 100th birth anniversary falls today (August 30). Just one film old at this meeting, he would go on to become Hindi cinema’s most exemplary, innately-gifted yet self-effacing lyricist, whose songs like “Awaara hoon”, “Mera joota hai Japani”, and “Hothon pe sachai rehti hai” that made Indian film music popular across the world.
While his...
- 8/30/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Traveling towards Raichur from Bellary in Karnataka, we had a tea break at this place. The tea stall owner, a Telugu settled in Karnataka (this region was part of erstwhile Hyderabad Karnataka), was playing songs of Mukesh on his ramshackle of a tape recorder. On further enquiry, he informed that his tea stall is thronged by the nearby residents and the labourers who work in different projects and they love to hear songs of Mukesh as they identify with the kind of songs that he sung or was fortunate to sing which endeared him and continues to endear him to the proletariat of the country.
Traveling towards Raichur from Bellary in Karnataka _ pic courtesy Nalin Rai
Recently, his 100th birth anniversary (22nd July) was celebrated and on this occasion even Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered the contribution of Mukesh in Hindi cinema and underlined that “his golden voice and soul...
Traveling towards Raichur from Bellary in Karnataka _ pic courtesy Nalin Rai
Recently, his 100th birth anniversary (22nd July) was celebrated and on this occasion even Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered the contribution of Mukesh in Hindi cinema and underlined that “his golden voice and soul...
- 8/4/2023
- by Nalin Rai
- GlamSham
Veteran actress Saira Banu made her Instagram debut on Friday, sharing a heartfelt picture in remembrance of her late husband, the greatest actor ever Dilip Kumar.
Saira’s profound gesture invites us to reflect on Dilip Kumar’s monumental talent and enduring legacy of about 50 years in the Film Industry, as he is still considered one of India’s greatest actors ever.
In her note, she beautifully embraced the digital realm with the legend’s memory for generations.
The evergreen actress shared two photos in her first post — one monochromatic and the other coloured — with Dilip Kumar.
She wrote one of the Dilip Sahab’s favourite Urdu couplets in the caption: “Sukoon-e-Dil Ke Liye Kuch Toh Ehtemaam Karoon, Zara Nazar Jo Miley Phir Unhe Salaam Karoon, Mujhe Toh Hosh Nahin Aap Mashwara Dijiyey Kaha Se Chedoon Fasana Kahan Tamaam Karoon.”
She goes on to add: “I am writing this note...
Saira’s profound gesture invites us to reflect on Dilip Kumar’s monumental talent and enduring legacy of about 50 years in the Film Industry, as he is still considered one of India’s greatest actors ever.
In her note, she beautifully embraced the digital realm with the legend’s memory for generations.
The evergreen actress shared two photos in her first post — one monochromatic and the other coloured — with Dilip Kumar.
She wrote one of the Dilip Sahab’s favourite Urdu couplets in the caption: “Sukoon-e-Dil Ke Liye Kuch Toh Ehtemaam Karoon, Zara Nazar Jo Miley Phir Unhe Salaam Karoon, Mujhe Toh Hosh Nahin Aap Mashwara Dijiyey Kaha Se Chedoon Fasana Kahan Tamaam Karoon.”
She goes on to add: “I am writing this note...
- 7/7/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
He did not need any appurtenances to portray his evil nature onscreen – just a glare from his remarkable eyes, along with his steely voice, and a sneer – where enough.
Pran, however, sought to imbue each performance – whether as villain or supporting actor – with something different, be it mannerisms, make-up, and proper accents. Remember his outings as a Pathan, a Nepali, a Bhopali, and a Goan, or the ones in which he modelled his appearance on Sheikh Mujibur Rehman, Abraham Lincoln, or Sam Pitroda?
Born on this day (February 12) in Delhi in 1920, Pran may not have been a "method actor" but he had natural talent and acute powers of observation of different types of people that he artfully incorporated into his performances.
In the process, he transformed the Hindi film villain from a stereotype to a well-delineated character, who did not even require the willing suspension of disbelief needed for most cinematic performances.
Pran, however, sought to imbue each performance – whether as villain or supporting actor – with something different, be it mannerisms, make-up, and proper accents. Remember his outings as a Pathan, a Nepali, a Bhopali, and a Goan, or the ones in which he modelled his appearance on Sheikh Mujibur Rehman, Abraham Lincoln, or Sam Pitroda?
Born on this day (February 12) in Delhi in 1920, Pran may not have been a "method actor" but he had natural talent and acute powers of observation of different types of people that he artfully incorporated into his performances.
In the process, he transformed the Hindi film villain from a stereotype to a well-delineated character, who did not even require the willing suspension of disbelief needed for most cinematic performances.
- 2/12/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Raj Kapoor’s naive innocence, as seen in “Mera joota hai Japani” to “Sab kuch seekha hamne”, Dilip Kumar’s restrained sorrow in “Toote hue khwabon” or “Yeh mera diwanapan hai”, Shammi Kapoor’s exuberant ebullience in “Chahe koi mujhe jungli kahe”, or Dev Anand’s cheerful jauntiness in “Khoya khoya chand” to “Gaata rahe mera dil” — all owe their origin to one man.
One of Hindi cinema’s most inspired, capable yet self-effacing wordsmiths, acknowledged duly by his peers — Raj Kapoor called him his “Pushkin” — and seen as inspiration by a later generation of lyricists, especially Gulzar, Shailendra, born Shankardas Kesarilal on this day (August 30) in 1923, left an indelible impact on film songs.
His oeuvre may not even add up to four figures in a career cut short by his untimely death, but in the span of a decade and half, his richness of thought entwined with an endearing...
One of Hindi cinema’s most inspired, capable yet self-effacing wordsmiths, acknowledged duly by his peers — Raj Kapoor called him his “Pushkin” — and seen as inspiration by a later generation of lyricists, especially Gulzar, Shailendra, born Shankardas Kesarilal on this day (August 30) in 1923, left an indelible impact on film songs.
His oeuvre may not even add up to four figures in a career cut short by his untimely death, but in the span of a decade and half, his richness of thought entwined with an endearing...
- 8/30/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
DeathThe actor passed away due to a heart attack.Tnm StaffPopular yesteryear actor Nallenai Chitra who has acted in several Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada films passed away on Saturday, August 21. She was 56. According to reports, Chitra, who was living with her family in Chennai’s Saligramam, suffered a sudden heart attack. Chitra was introduced as a child artiste by director K Balachander in his 1975 film Apoorva Raagangal, which starred Kamal Haasan, Srividya, and was Rajinikanth’s debut film. The film which is among Balachander’s biggest hits went on to win the National Award for the best feature film in Tamil. Through the 80s and 90s, Chitra went on to star opposite big actors both in Malayalam and Tamil. She also acted as a child artiste in the Tamil film Rajaparvai. In her first film as an adult, she acted opposite Mohanlal and Prem Nazir in the 1983 movie Attakalasham. She...
- 8/21/2021
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
Singer Lata Mangeshkar, dubbed Nightingale of India, turns 90 on Sept. 28 and in honor of the woman who made the Guinness Book of World Records for 25,000 songs recorded we at Variety chose 25 of our favorite tunes from Bollywood. There were many more we could choose, including duets with Hemant Kumar or Mohammed Rafi but we didn’t want the list to become too unwieldy. Mangeshkar started singing professionally at age 14 and Bollywood actresses from the 1940s to 2000s have lip synced to her on screen. Acting legend Dilip Kumar once said of her: “The way the fragrance of a flower has no color, a flowing spring or cool breezes belong to no country, the smile of an innocent child has no religion, similarly Lata Mangekshar’s voice is a miracle of nature’s creativity.”
Laru Lappa Lara Lappa
“Ek Thi Ladki (1949)
The Punjabi duet is the most famous part of “Ek...
Laru Lappa Lara Lappa
“Ek Thi Ladki (1949)
The Punjabi duet is the most famous part of “Ek...
- 9/25/2020
- by Shalini Dore
- Variety Film + TV
The 1958 film had music by Salil Choudhury with lyrics written by Shailendra, who created a beautiful soundtrack with songs like Suhana Safar and Dil Tadap Tadap ke. Directed by Bimal Roy, Madhumati starred Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala...
- 11/6/2017
- Film Companion
The 5th Jagran Film Festival, to be held from September 22-28 in Mumbai, will host a Retrospective of Bimal Roy. His films, Sujata, Do Bigha Zameen, Madhumati, Devdas and Bandini will be screened at the festival.
This will mark the final leg of Jagran Film Festival which has traveled across 16 cities. The films will be screened at PVR Andheri and Cinemax Versova.
The festival will open with The Woods are Still Green, an Austrian feature film directed by Marko Nabersnik, set during the first World War.
The festival will present a special section of films on the First World War on the occasion of the war’s centennial. The films to be screened include Grand Illusion (La Grande Illusion) directed by Jean Renoir, La France directed by Serge Bozon and Jules and Jim (Jules et Jim) directed by François Truffaut.
The Indian section of the festival will screen films like Highway,...
This will mark the final leg of Jagran Film Festival which has traveled across 16 cities. The films will be screened at PVR Andheri and Cinemax Versova.
The festival will open with The Woods are Still Green, an Austrian feature film directed by Marko Nabersnik, set during the first World War.
The festival will present a special section of films on the First World War on the occasion of the war’s centennial. The films to be screened include Grand Illusion (La Grande Illusion) directed by Jean Renoir, La France directed by Serge Bozon and Jules and Jim (Jules et Jim) directed by François Truffaut.
The Indian section of the festival will screen films like Highway,...
- 9/19/2014
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
What:
Movie Fest – The Timeless Magic Of Bimal Roy
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya will be screening some classic films of the master filmmaker Bimal Roy to celebrate the golden era of Indian cinema. The people of Mumbai get an opportunity to watch some of his absolute masterpieces such as Bandini, Sujata, Madhumati, Devdas and Do Bigha Zameen.
Bimal Roy memorabilia, that includes posters, photographs, costumes, contracts, song books etc., is also on display at the Curator’s gallery for two weeks.
When:
The screenings will be held on the weekends 11th-13th July and 18th-19th July.
Where:
Seminar Room, Extension building, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
Entry:
One can buy a regular entry ticket to the museum and watch the films. Rs. 60 for Indians, Rs. 300 for foreign nationals.
Details:...
Movie Fest – The Timeless Magic Of Bimal Roy
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya will be screening some classic films of the master filmmaker Bimal Roy to celebrate the golden era of Indian cinema. The people of Mumbai get an opportunity to watch some of his absolute masterpieces such as Bandini, Sujata, Madhumati, Devdas and Do Bigha Zameen.
Bimal Roy memorabilia, that includes posters, photographs, costumes, contracts, song books etc., is also on display at the Curator’s gallery for two weeks.
When:
The screenings will be held on the weekends 11th-13th July and 18th-19th July.
Where:
Seminar Room, Extension building, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
Entry:
One can buy a regular entry ticket to the museum and watch the films. Rs. 60 for Indians, Rs. 300 for foreign nationals.
Details:...
- 7/11/2014
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Waheeda Rehman & Guru Dutt in Pyaasa
The 28th edition of the Il Cinema Ritrovato Film Festival, one of the major film festivals in the world dedicated to film restoration, will showcase a special section titled “The Golden ’50s: Endangered Indian Classics”.
This package has been curated by the Film Heritage Foundation founded by Shivendra Singh Dungarpur in Mumbai with the aim of showcasing landmark Indian films and creating awareness about the urgent need for preservation and restoration of these films.
The festival will be held in Bologna (Italy) from June 28 to July 5. The festival website says about Indian cinema, “One of the most important film heritages in the world. Quantitatively it has no rival, but it urgently needs to be preserved: this exhibition aims to be a reconnaissance, a first exploratory step towards recovering the classics of Indian cinema.”
The package includes Raj Kapoor’s Awaara, Mehboob Khan’s Mother India,...
The 28th edition of the Il Cinema Ritrovato Film Festival, one of the major film festivals in the world dedicated to film restoration, will showcase a special section titled “The Golden ’50s: Endangered Indian Classics”.
This package has been curated by the Film Heritage Foundation founded by Shivendra Singh Dungarpur in Mumbai with the aim of showcasing landmark Indian films and creating awareness about the urgent need for preservation and restoration of these films.
The festival will be held in Bologna (Italy) from June 28 to July 5. The festival website says about Indian cinema, “One of the most important film heritages in the world. Quantitatively it has no rival, but it urgently needs to be preserved: this exhibition aims to be a reconnaissance, a first exploratory step towards recovering the classics of Indian cinema.”
The package includes Raj Kapoor’s Awaara, Mehboob Khan’s Mother India,...
- 5/5/2014
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Mumbai, Dec 12: Legendary actor Dilip Kumar's 91st birthday was attended by stars like Dharmendra and Asha Parekh. His family and doctors were also part of the quiet celebrations.
The actor turned a year older Wednesday.
Asha Parekh, who recently lamented that she hasn't yet got a chance to work with Dilip Kumar, is said to have spent quality time with the thespian and his wife Saira Banu.
The celebrations also saw writer Salim Khan and Helen in attendance, while from the younger lot there was Rani Mukerji, a source told Ians.
A team of 30 to 40 doctors who have looked after him, also participated in the party of the star of films like "Devdas", "Madhumati", and "Mughal-e-Azam".
Ians...
The actor turned a year older Wednesday.
Asha Parekh, who recently lamented that she hasn't yet got a chance to work with Dilip Kumar, is said to have spent quality time with the thespian and his wife Saira Banu.
The celebrations also saw writer Salim Khan and Helen in attendance, while from the younger lot there was Rani Mukerji, a source told Ians.
A team of 30 to 40 doctors who have looked after him, also participated in the party of the star of films like "Devdas", "Madhumati", and "Mughal-e-Azam".
Ians...
- 12/12/2013
- by Leon David
- RealBollywood.com
Mumbai, Dec 11: Legendary actor Dilip Kumar, who turned 91 Wednesday, will have a quiet celebration with close friends, family and a team of doctors, says his wife Saira Banu.
"I only want to thank Allah for whatever he has given us. We will have a great celebration with family members and around 30 to 40 doctors who looked after him. They are like family to us," Saira Banu, who has been married to the veteran for 47 years, told Ians.
The star of films like "Devdas", Madhumati", and "Mughal-e-Azam" started receiving wishes from Tuesday itself.
"His day has been wonderful so far...wishes started pouring in since last night. He is now tired a bit as he has been busy since morning. He is taking some rest right now,".
"I only want to thank Allah for whatever he has given us. We will have a great celebration with family members and around 30 to 40 doctors who looked after him. They are like family to us," Saira Banu, who has been married to the veteran for 47 years, told Ians.
The star of films like "Devdas", Madhumati", and "Mughal-e-Azam" started receiving wishes from Tuesday itself.
"His day has been wonderful so far...wishes started pouring in since last night. He is now tired a bit as he has been busy since morning. He is taking some rest right now,".
- 12/11/2013
- by Lohit Reddy
- RealBollywood.com
The International Film Festival of India (Iffi), which is presently in its 44th edition, will be held in Goa from November 20-30 this year. This year's festival will be memorable in many ways than one because this year, besides the other events, there will be a special tribute given to the legendary actor (late) Pran, who passed away in July this year. While the festival will also see the screening of three of Pran's films, viz., Jis Desh Main Ganga Behti Hai, Zanjeer and Madhumati, it will be attended by his son Sunil Sikand and daughter Pinky Bhalla. Talking about the festival, Shankar Mohan (Iffi's director) said that as per the festival's custom, Iffi pays tribute to renowned film personalities who set for heavenly abode in the year preceding the festival. He also added that Iffi invites the said person's near and dear ones to attend the screenings of his/ her best works.
- 11/13/2013
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Veteran actor Dilip Kumar, who was rushed to the hospital on Sunday following a heart attack, but is recovering still remains under observation in the ICU. The actor is feeling better, but needs to rest, says wife Saira Banu.
“By God’s grace and the loving prayers of all his dear fans, Dilip sahib is feeling better. Allah is benevolent and we thank you for your love and concern.”
“He has to overcome the problem and it will take some time. But he is recovering. This morning he got up and had tea. He needs to rest. I thank all the fans and well wishers for their prayers and request them to continue with it,” says Banu.
The family released a photo of Dilip saab in his hospital bed. “He will come home soon,” Saira Banu added.
Dilip Kumar was born Muhammad Yusuf Khan on December 11, 1922, in Peshawar and his...
“By God’s grace and the loving prayers of all his dear fans, Dilip sahib is feeling better. Allah is benevolent and we thank you for your love and concern.”
“He has to overcome the problem and it will take some time. But he is recovering. This morning he got up and had tea. He needs to rest. I thank all the fans and well wishers for their prayers and request them to continue with it,” says Banu.
The family released a photo of Dilip saab in his hospital bed. “He will come home soon,” Saira Banu added.
Dilip Kumar was born Muhammad Yusuf Khan on December 11, 1922, in Peshawar and his...
- 9/19/2013
- by Charla Manohar
- Bollyspice
To celebrate the Indian film industry's centenary year, here are 10 essential movies – from a silent film about the life of the Buddha to a violent gangster epic
Prem Sanyas/The Light of Asia (Franz Osten, 1925)
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Among the few silent films that remain are three Indo-German co-productions that predate the arrival of the German technicians and directors who worked in the Bombay Talkies studio in the 1930s. The Light of Asia was shot in India but edited and processed in Germany and intertitled in English. The script was adapted from Sir Edwin Arnold's epic poem The Light of Asia (1861) while the opening credits proclaim it was "Shown by Royal Command at Windsor Castle, April 27 1926" and that it benefited greatly from help offered by the Maharaja of Jaipur. The film shows westerners touring India (Mumbai, Delhi, Varanasi) who come to Bodh Gaya, the site of Gautam Buddha's Enlightenment.
Prem Sanyas/The Light of Asia (Franz Osten, 1925)
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Among the few silent films that remain are three Indo-German co-productions that predate the arrival of the German technicians and directors who worked in the Bombay Talkies studio in the 1930s. The Light of Asia was shot in India but edited and processed in Germany and intertitled in English. The script was adapted from Sir Edwin Arnold's epic poem The Light of Asia (1861) while the opening credits proclaim it was "Shown by Royal Command at Windsor Castle, April 27 1926" and that it benefited greatly from help offered by the Maharaja of Jaipur. The film shows westerners touring India (Mumbai, Delhi, Varanasi) who come to Bodh Gaya, the site of Gautam Buddha's Enlightenment.
- 7/25/2013
- The Guardian - Film News
Aamir Khan has joined the circle of people from the Bollywood film industry who have paid tribute to legendary actor Pran, who sadly died last week aged 93. Aamir was fortunate enough to have worked with Pran in the film Isi Ka Naam Zindagi (1992). “He was an institution and we have lost one of the legends of Indian cinema,” said Aamir to the Indian press. “We have learnt a lot from him. I was fortunate that I got to work with him in the beginning of my career in Isi Ka Naam Zindagi. He was the ‘pran’ (life) of every film.”
Speaking about the distinctive impact which Pran had on Aamir, he had this to say. “I remember as a kid when I used to see Pran saab’s name in the titles, I used to get scared such was his impact and work. He made a huge contribution to the Indian cinema.
Speaking about the distinctive impact which Pran had on Aamir, he had this to say. “I remember as a kid when I used to see Pran saab’s name in the titles, I used to get scared such was his impact and work. He made a huge contribution to the Indian cinema.
- 7/20/2013
- by Bodrul Chaudhury
- Bollyspice
The most notorious villain of yester year, Pran passed away at the age of 93 on Friday and was cremated at the Sivaji Park electric crematorium on Saturday afternoon. The ceremony was attended by some of the leading names of Bollywood including Amitabh Bachchan and Shatrughan Sinha.Costar Dilip Kumar returned to the twitter after an absence of almost five months to comment and reminisce about his old friend Pran Saab. The two had shared screen space in innumerable films including the most famous Azaad and Madhumati.Dilip Kumar wrote, "My dear friend Pran liked to talk to me on the phone till recently. Saira and I visited him whenever we co...
- 7/15/2013
- Bollywoodmantra.com
Pran, who is considered to be one of the greatest actors and villains in Bollywood history died on Friday aged 93 at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai. The veteran actor was admitted to the hospital a month ago, where he had been ailing for some time. Pran was known for convincing portrayals in films such as Madhumati (1958), Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai (1960), Ram Aur Shyam (1967), Upkar (1967) and as Sher Khan in the Amitabh Bachchan starrer Zanjeer (1973). Pran and Bachchan shared a special relationship and also starred together in other hits like Don (1978) and Amar Akbar Anthony (1977).
Speaking to the Indian media, Pran’s daughter Pinky had the following to say. “He died after a spell of prolonged illness. He was not keeping well, he was very weak. His health was deteriorating.” Pran was recently awarded with the Dadasaheb Phalke award for his contributions to Indian Cinema in a year which also marks the industry’s centenary.
Speaking to the Indian media, Pran’s daughter Pinky had the following to say. “He died after a spell of prolonged illness. He was not keeping well, he was very weak. His health was deteriorating.” Pran was recently awarded with the Dadasaheb Phalke award for his contributions to Indian Cinema in a year which also marks the industry’s centenary.
- 7/13/2013
- by Bodrul Chaudhury
- Bollyspice
Mumbai, July 13: The funeral of veteran actor Pran, who passed away at around 8.30 p.m. at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital on Friday, will take place at around noon on Saturday.
The funeral is expected to be attended by the who's who of the Indian film industry, besides representatives from other walks of life.
Pran, who played the dreaded villain and lovable character with elan in hits like 'Milan', 'Madhumati', 'Bobby', 'Zanjeer' and 'Ram Aur Shyam', died aged 93 after a spell of prolonged illness," his daughter Pinky said.
He was admitted to Lilavati Hospital a month ago following deterioration of his health.
His funeral.
The funeral is expected to be attended by the who's who of the Indian film industry, besides representatives from other walks of life.
Pran, who played the dreaded villain and lovable character with elan in hits like 'Milan', 'Madhumati', 'Bobby', 'Zanjeer' and 'Ram Aur Shyam', died aged 93 after a spell of prolonged illness," his daughter Pinky said.
He was admitted to Lilavati Hospital a month ago following deterioration of his health.
His funeral.
- 7/13/2013
- by Arun Pandit
- RealBollywood.com
Veteran Bollywood actor Pran, who was remembered for films like played Milan, Madhumati, Bobby and Zanjeer passed away yesterday in a Mumbai suburban hospital. He was 93.The actor, who was known for his roles as a villain, performed in over 400 films. He was awarded the country's highest cinema honour, Dada Saheb Phalke award, in April.He is survived by his wife Shukla Sikand and two sons, Arvind and Sunil, and daughter Pinky.
- 7/13/2013
- GlamSham
Veteran actor Pran, 93, passed away on Friday in Lilavati hospital after prolonged illness.
Pran was conferred the Dada Saheb Phalke Award 2013 by the Government of India for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian Cinema.
He was unable to travel to New Delhi to attend the National Film Awards function and was conferred the award at his Bandra residence by Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting Manish Tewari .
“Indian Cinema has lost an icon,an actor who set new standards of acting with every role that he portrayed,” said Tewari condoling Pran’s death.
Pran, whose real name is Pran Krishan Sikand, appeared in close to 350 films. He was also awarded a Padma Bhushan by the Government of India for his contribution to cinema in 2001.
Pran has given sterling performances in many films along with Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand and Raj Kapoor in 1950s and 60s. Pran’s performances...
Pran was conferred the Dada Saheb Phalke Award 2013 by the Government of India for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian Cinema.
He was unable to travel to New Delhi to attend the National Film Awards function and was conferred the award at his Bandra residence by Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting Manish Tewari .
“Indian Cinema has lost an icon,an actor who set new standards of acting with every role that he portrayed,” said Tewari condoling Pran’s death.
Pran, whose real name is Pran Krishan Sikand, appeared in close to 350 films. He was also awarded a Padma Bhushan by the Government of India for his contribution to cinema in 2001.
Pran has given sterling performances in many films along with Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand and Raj Kapoor in 1950s and 60s. Pran’s performances...
- 7/12/2013
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
“Pyaasa” at Jagran Film Festival
The 4th edition of the Jagran Film Festival will be held at the Siri Fort Auditorium in Delhi from July 5-9, 2013.
The festival will celebrate Hundred Years of Indian Cinema with the screening of films like Kundan Shah’s Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Satyajit Ray’s Apu Trilogy , Ramesh Sippy’s Sholay , Bimal Roy’s Madhumati and Do Bigha Zameen, Guru Dutt’s Pyaasa, Mani Ratnam’s Nayagan, Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s Anand , Vijay Anand’s Guide , K. Asif’s Mughal-e-Azam among others.
The Jagran Film Festival is scheduled to cover 16 cities in India. The festival will begin from Delhi, travel through Kanpur, Lucknow, Allahabad, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Agra, Meerut, Dehradun, Patna, Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Indore, Bhopal and finally culminate in Mumbai.
This year’s festival will feature movies in sections like World Panorama, Indian Showcase, Indian Premiers, Jagran Shorts, Cinema of the Sellers that is an Indian Competition for Advertising Films.
The 4th edition of the Jagran Film Festival will be held at the Siri Fort Auditorium in Delhi from July 5-9, 2013.
The festival will celebrate Hundred Years of Indian Cinema with the screening of films like Kundan Shah’s Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Satyajit Ray’s Apu Trilogy , Ramesh Sippy’s Sholay , Bimal Roy’s Madhumati and Do Bigha Zameen, Guru Dutt’s Pyaasa, Mani Ratnam’s Nayagan, Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s Anand , Vijay Anand’s Guide , K. Asif’s Mughal-e-Azam among others.
The Jagran Film Festival is scheduled to cover 16 cities in India. The festival will begin from Delhi, travel through Kanpur, Lucknow, Allahabad, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Agra, Meerut, Dehradun, Patna, Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Indore, Bhopal and finally culminate in Mumbai.
This year’s festival will feature movies in sections like World Panorama, Indian Showcase, Indian Premiers, Jagran Shorts, Cinema of the Sellers that is an Indian Competition for Advertising Films.
- 6/25/2013
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
New Delhi, June 24: The fourth edition of Jagran Film Festival, to be held July 5-9, will celebrate 100 glorious years of Indian cinema. As many as 20 classics, including "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro" and "Madhumati", will be screened for movie buffs.
The fest, scheduled at the Siri Fort Auditorium here, will also screen films like Satyajit Ray's Apu Trilogy, Ramesh Sippy's "Sholay", Bimal Roy's "Do Biga Zameen", Guru Dutt's "Pyaasa", Mani Ratnam's "Nayagan", Hrishikesh Mukherjee's "Anand", Vijay Anand's "Guide" and K. Asif's "Mughal-e-Azam".
The movies will be showcased under categories like World Panorama, Indian Showcase, Indian Premiers,.
The fest, scheduled at the Siri Fort Auditorium here, will also screen films like Satyajit Ray's Apu Trilogy, Ramesh Sippy's "Sholay", Bimal Roy's "Do Biga Zameen", Guru Dutt's "Pyaasa", Mani Ratnam's "Nayagan", Hrishikesh Mukherjee's "Anand", Vijay Anand's "Guide" and K. Asif's "Mughal-e-Azam".
The movies will be showcased under categories like World Panorama, Indian Showcase, Indian Premiers,.
- 6/24/2013
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
I&B Minister Manish Tewari presented Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Lifetime Achievement to veteran actor Pran Kishan Sikand (Pran) at his residence in Bandra, Mumbai on Friday, May 10, 2013
Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting Manish Tewari presented the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award for life time achievement to Pran Kishan Sikand (popularly known as – Pran) at his Bandra residence today in Mumbai. The veteran actor, 93, was unable to travel to New Delhi to attend the National Film Awards function held on May 3, 2013.
The Minister, accompanied by I & B Secretary Uday Kumar Varma and a delegation of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and the Directorate of Film Festivals presented the coveted award, comprising a Swarn Kamal, citation, shawl and a cash prize of Rs 1 million (Rs 10 lakhs).
Speaking on the occasion, Manish Tewari said “it is an honour for me to present this award to Pran saab in person, in the centenary year of the Indian Cinema.
Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting Manish Tewari presented the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award for life time achievement to Pran Kishan Sikand (popularly known as – Pran) at his Bandra residence today in Mumbai. The veteran actor, 93, was unable to travel to New Delhi to attend the National Film Awards function held on May 3, 2013.
The Minister, accompanied by I & B Secretary Uday Kumar Varma and a delegation of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and the Directorate of Film Festivals presented the coveted award, comprising a Swarn Kamal, citation, shawl and a cash prize of Rs 1 million (Rs 10 lakhs).
Speaking on the occasion, Manish Tewari said “it is an honour for me to present this award to Pran saab in person, in the centenary year of the Indian Cinema.
- 5/10/2013
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
New Delhi, May 3: Legendary actor Pran could not make it to the 60th National Film Awards ceremony Friday here to receive Dadasaheb Phalke honour for health reasons. However, no one from his family was present either to receive the award on behalf of the 93-year-old.
The actor, who acted in over 400 movies in a career spanning over six decades and played a vast range of roles - from a hero to a villain to a character artist, was named for the highest civilian award in the field of cinema.
Pran became a symbol of villainy after his portrayals of a bad guy in a series of films including hits like "Madhumati", "Ziddi".
The actor, who acted in over 400 movies in a career spanning over six decades and played a vast range of roles - from a hero to a villain to a character artist, was named for the highest civilian award in the field of cinema.
Pran became a symbol of villainy after his portrayals of a bad guy in a series of films including hits like "Madhumati", "Ziddi".
- 5/3/2013
- by Rahul Kapoor
- RealBollywood.com
Kolkata, April 24: Actor Ashish Vidyarthi, known for portraying baddies in films, is happy that Bollywood's famous villain Pran will be honoured with the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award.
"Yes, it's a huge thing. His impact on the Indian society cannot be understated. For many years no kid was named 'Pran'. Just imagine he had such a big impact," said Ashish on the sidelines of a programme here Tuesday.
Pran, who acted in over 350 films, became an object of hatred after his portrayals of a bad guy in a series of films, including hits like "Madhumati", "Ziddi" and "Ram Aur Shyam".
But he also did character roles in.
"Yes, it's a huge thing. His impact on the Indian society cannot be understated. For many years no kid was named 'Pran'. Just imagine he had such a big impact," said Ashish on the sidelines of a programme here Tuesday.
Pran, who acted in over 350 films, became an object of hatred after his portrayals of a bad guy in a series of films, including hits like "Madhumati", "Ziddi" and "Ram Aur Shyam".
But he also did character roles in.
- 4/24/2013
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
New Delhi, April 12: The arch villain of Bollywood, Pran Krishan Sikand - or Pran as he is popularly known - was Friday named for the Dadasaheb Phalke award.
The actor turned 93 in February this year.
Confirming the news, a source from the Information & Broadcasting Ministry told Ians: "Yes, he (Pran) is getting Dadasaheb Phalke award."
Pran acted in over 400 movies in a career spanning over six decades and played a vast range of roles -- from a hero to a villain to a character artist.
He became a symbol of hatred after his portrayals of a bad guy in a series of films including hits like "Madhumati", "Ziddi" and "Ram.
The actor turned 93 in February this year.
Confirming the news, a source from the Information & Broadcasting Ministry told Ians: "Yes, he (Pran) is getting Dadasaheb Phalke award."
Pran acted in over 400 movies in a career spanning over six decades and played a vast range of roles -- from a hero to a villain to a character artist.
He became a symbol of hatred after his portrayals of a bad guy in a series of films including hits like "Madhumati", "Ziddi" and "Ram.
- 4/12/2013
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2012 will be bestowed upon veteran actor Pran. The award ceremony will take place on May 3 in New Delhi.
He is the 44th Dada Saheb Phalke Award Winner. The award is conferred by the Government of India for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian Cinema. The award consists of a Swarn Kamal, a cash prize of Rs.10 lakhs and a shawl. It is given on the basis of recommendations of a Committee of eminent persons.
93-year-old Pran, whose real name is Pran Krishan Sikand, has appeared in close to 350 films. He has also been awarded a Padma Bhushan by the Government of India for his contribution to cinema in 2001.
Pran has given sterling performances in many films along with Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand and Raj Kapoor in 1950s and 60s. Pran’s performances have received acclaim in films like Azaad, Madhumati, Devdas, Dil Diya Dard Liya,...
He is the 44th Dada Saheb Phalke Award Winner. The award is conferred by the Government of India for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian Cinema. The award consists of a Swarn Kamal, a cash prize of Rs.10 lakhs and a shawl. It is given on the basis of recommendations of a Committee of eminent persons.
93-year-old Pran, whose real name is Pran Krishan Sikand, has appeared in close to 350 films. He has also been awarded a Padma Bhushan by the Government of India for his contribution to cinema in 2001.
Pran has given sterling performances in many films along with Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand and Raj Kapoor in 1950s and 60s. Pran’s performances have received acclaim in films like Azaad, Madhumati, Devdas, Dil Diya Dard Liya,...
- 4/12/2013
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Veteran actor Pran received Dadasaheb Phalke award for his contribution to Indian cinema. 93 years old Pran has acted in more than 350 films. In his long tenure of filmy career, he has enacted all types of role, both positive and negative and acted with noted actors and filmmakers of Bollywood. In 2000, he was awarded as the ‘Villain of the Millennium’. Azaad,Madhumati, Devdas, Dil Diya Dard Liya, Ram Aur Shyam and Aadmi are few names among his huge number of hits. In 2010, Pran was named on the list of CNN's Top 25 Asian actors of all time. He won best supporting actors award three times. He was also honored with Padma Bhushan award ...
- 4/12/2013
- Bollywoodmantra.com
Mumbai, March 14: It was a classic coming together of three generations of Bollywood when Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan assembled for a special photo shoot to commemorate 100 years of Indian cinema at the "Mughal-e-Azam" star's residence here.
Dilip, 90, reigned over the silver screen in the 1950s and 1960s with hits like "Madhumati" and "Devdas", Amitabh ruled the box office in the 1970s and the 1980s by churning out super hits such as "Zanjeer" and "Sholay" and became a superstar, and Shah Rukh Khan became the undisputed 'king' of Hindi cinema in the 1990s which saw him in successful films "Baazigar", "Darr" and "Dilwale.
Dilip, 90, reigned over the silver screen in the 1950s and 1960s with hits like "Madhumati" and "Devdas", Amitabh ruled the box office in the 1970s and the 1980s by churning out super hits such as "Zanjeer" and "Sholay" and became a superstar, and Shah Rukh Khan became the undisputed 'king' of Hindi cinema in the 1990s which saw him in successful films "Baazigar", "Darr" and "Dilwale.
- 3/14/2013
- by Rahul Kapoor
- RealBollywood.com
“We actors are completely oblivious of ourselves and our surroundings while we perform and even when we watch our work in the rushes shown to us, our senses and vision are trained to detect shortcomings more than accomplishments. That’s the only way we know to improve and render performances that come close to our own satisfaction. And it is always the audience who have the absolute right to acclaim or reject our work, however hard we may have worked to achieve perfection and excellence.” – Dilip Kumar in a letter to Amitabh Bachchan on 14 December 2011
One article alone is not enough to write about the profound impact which Mr Dilip Kumar has had on many people and on Indian films. He himself may not have been aware of the fact that working in films would someday result in him being branded by film personalities and by fans worldwide as one...
One article alone is not enough to write about the profound impact which Mr Dilip Kumar has had on many people and on Indian films. He himself may not have been aware of the fact that working in films would someday result in him being branded by film personalities and by fans worldwide as one...
- 12/11/2012
- by Bodrul Chaudhury
- Bollyspice
On the heels of the Toronto International Film Festival with its focus on the films and filmmakers of Mumbai, the Tiff Cinematheque presents, as part of its fall offerings, a series on the relationship between German Expressionist films and those of Indian cinema pre-Bollywood. Renowned Indian cinema curator Meenakshi Shedde presents a programme that highlights the links between Indian and German filmmaking, and includes a slate of films that illustrate a fantasy India as seen in German films such as Franz Osten’s Light of Asia as well as films that inspired and influenced Indian cinema, such as Josef von Sternberg’s classic 1930 film The Blue Angel, which was remade by V. Shantaram as Pinjra in 1972.
Indian Expressionism runs at the Tiff Bell Lightbox from November 14 to 21. Film screenings include (all information via the Tiff Press Office):
Wednesday, November 14 at 6:15 p.m.
Light of Asia (Prem Sanyas/Die Leuchte Asiens)
Franz Osten,...
Indian Expressionism runs at the Tiff Bell Lightbox from November 14 to 21. Film screenings include (all information via the Tiff Press Office):
Wednesday, November 14 at 6:15 p.m.
Light of Asia (Prem Sanyas/Die Leuchte Asiens)
Franz Osten,...
- 11/15/2012
- by Katherine Matthews
- Bollyspice
It’s raining movies at Bollywood Festival Norway 2012. After a hard struggle on the selection process, we have finally pulled in the best movies which will be show cased this year. We are leaving no stone unturned to entertain our audience in the way we could and would keep doing the same in coming years.
This year to celebrate 100 years of Indian Cinema we have 1951 Awaara by Raj Kapoor, Madhumati by Bimal Roy, Sholay by Ramesh Sippy. This year we have in all 31 movies to entertain during this season; 3 Idiots by Reliance, Housefull 2 by Eros, Ek Tha Tiger by Yashraj films, Kahaani by Pen India Pvt Ltd, Jannat 2 & Bol Bachchan by Fox Star India, Paan Singh Tomar, Barfi & Joker by Utv, Vicky Donor & Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi along with Cocktail by Eros, Gangs of Wasseypur Part I and II by Elle Driver, Gattu by All Rights Entertainment,...
This year to celebrate 100 years of Indian Cinema we have 1951 Awaara by Raj Kapoor, Madhumati by Bimal Roy, Sholay by Ramesh Sippy. This year we have in all 31 movies to entertain during this season; 3 Idiots by Reliance, Housefull 2 by Eros, Ek Tha Tiger by Yashraj films, Kahaani by Pen India Pvt Ltd, Jannat 2 & Bol Bachchan by Fox Star India, Paan Singh Tomar, Barfi & Joker by Utv, Vicky Donor & Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi along with Cocktail by Eros, Gangs of Wasseypur Part I and II by Elle Driver, Gattu by All Rights Entertainment,...
- 9/2/2012
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
New Delhi, Dec 11: Dilip Kumar celebrated his 89th birthday Sunday and celebrities like Deep Mehta, Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar wished him and showered praise on the legend.
Bollywood took to twitter to express its love and fondness for the thespian, known for his memorable performances in 'Amar', 'Madhumati', 'Devdas', 'Shaheed', 'Leader', 'Daag', 'Naya Daur' and 'Mughal-e-Azam'.
This is what the celebs have to say about Peshawar, now in Punjab, born Yusuf Khan, who was introduced to the Hindi film industry as Dilip Kumar by Devika Rani.
Deepa Mehta: Many Happy Returns Dilip Saheb. You made me cry in 'Andaz',.
Bollywood took to twitter to express its love and fondness for the thespian, known for his memorable performances in 'Amar', 'Madhumati', 'Devdas', 'Shaheed', 'Leader', 'Daag', 'Naya Daur' and 'Mughal-e-Azam'.
This is what the celebs have to say about Peshawar, now in Punjab, born Yusuf Khan, who was introduced to the Hindi film industry as Dilip Kumar by Devika Rani.
Deepa Mehta: Many Happy Returns Dilip Saheb. You made me cry in 'Andaz',.
- 12/11/2011
- by Diksha Singh
- RealBollywood.com
She is 81 and scoffs at any talk of retirement. After working for seven decades, recording songs for over 1,000 movies and singing in more than 36 regional Indian languages, Lata Mangeshkar, known as the Nightingale of India, is still raring to go. Lata's passion for music became evident recently when she trashed a newspaper for spreading rumours about her retirement. 'I read a news in the newspaper that said that I am retiring. This is absolutely wrong. If I want to retire, then I will make that decision myself, not others,' she tweeted adding, 'Mera maanana hai ki mera janam gaane ke liye hua hai aur jabtak mere praano mein praan hain, main wahi karti rahungi.' Lauding her undying spirit, veteran filmmaker Yash Chopra told Ians: 'For an artiste to be at the pinnacle of her career for 69 uninterrupted years is an unprecedented feat in any field anywhere in...
- 6/4/2011
- Filmicafe
Forty-four years after his death, late filmmaker Bimal Roy’s memory lives on. Rinki Roy Bhattacharya is honouring her father’s legacy through the Bimal Roy Memorial, set up in 1997. Over the years, the organisation has screened films as well as honoured technicians from the film industry, whose efforts had gone unnoticed. “The first recipient was Dilip Gupta, cinematography for Madhumati. He did amazing work, but never got recognition for it,” says Bhattacharya. “We’ve also instituted honours for make up, still photography and many other aspects that are so important, but do not get appreciated enough.” The Bimal Roy Memorial that started with ...
- 9/24/2010
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, the producer of his wife Kiran Rao's upcoming directorial debut 'Dhobi Ghaat,' is reportedly courting Oscar-winning Argentine musician Gustavo Santaolalla to compose songs for the movie.
Santaolalla won Academy Awards for best original score for 'Brokeback Mountain' (2005) and 'Babel' (2006). In June, Khan hosted a star-studded party in Mumbai with Santaolalla as the guest of honor.
Khan has also reportedly convinced the family of the late acclaimed filmmaker Bimal Roy to lend him a song from Roy's 1958 classic 'Madhumati,' which starred Bollywood great Dilip Kumar. According to news reports, Khan has acquired the rights to use the hit song, "Dil Tadap Tadap Ke Kaha Raha Hai Aa Bhi Jaa," in 'Dhobi Ghaat.'...
Santaolalla won Academy Awards for best original score for 'Brokeback Mountain' (2005) and 'Babel' (2006). In June, Khan hosted a star-studded party in Mumbai with Santaolalla as the guest of honor.
Khan has also reportedly convinced the family of the late acclaimed filmmaker Bimal Roy to lend him a song from Roy's 1958 classic 'Madhumati,' which starred Bollywood great Dilip Kumar. According to news reports, Khan has acquired the rights to use the hit song, "Dil Tadap Tadap Ke Kaha Raha Hai Aa Bhi Jaa," in 'Dhobi Ghaat.'...
- 7/16/2010
- The Bollywood Ticket
They just do not call him a 'Perfectionist' for nothing. Whatever he does, he does it in elan and style! We are indeed referring to the one and only Aamir Khan, who is now all set to do a Dilip Kumar in his wife Kiran Rao's next film Dhobi Ghat. Aamir has convinced the Bimal Roy family to lend him a song from Madhumati, the masterpiece film that starred the legendary Dilip Kumar and the ever-so-gracious Vyjayantimala. News has it that, it did take efforts on Aamir's side to convince Bimal Roy's family to lend him the rights to use the super hit 1958 Lata-Mukesh number 'Dil Tadap Tadap Ke Kaha Raha Hai Aa Bhi Jaa' in Dhobi Ghat. Reports have it that Bimal Roy's family members are okay if Aamir remixes the song. One is waiting now with bated breath to see Aamir doing a Dilip Kumar!
- 7/13/2010
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
They just do not call him a 'Perfectionist' for nothing. Whatever he does, he does it in elan and style! We are indeed referring to the one and only Aamir Khan, who is now all set to do a Dilip Kumar in his wife Kiran Rao's next film Dhobi Ghat. Aamir has convinced the Bimal Roy family to lend him a song from Madhumati, the masterpiece film that starred the legendary Dilip Kumar and the ever-so-gracious Vyjayantimala. News has it that, it did take efforts on Aamir's side to convince Bimal Roy's family to lend him the rights to use the super hit 1958 Lata-Mukesh number 'Dil Tadap Tadap Ke Kaha Raha Hai Aa Bhi Jaa' in Dhobi Ghat. Reports have it that Bimal Roy's family members are okay if Aamir remixes the song. One is waiting now with bated breath to see Aamir doing a Dilip Kumar!
- 7/13/2010
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
July 13, 2010: Aamir Khan is one actor in Bollywood, who has always experimented with his films and always tried new and different things. This time, Aamir is willing to use a song from the 1958 movie Madhumati in his wife’s film Dhobi Ghat.
Directed by late Bimal Roy, the film starred veteran Dilip Kumar and Vyjayantimala. Aamir wants to incorporate the hit duet ‘Dil tadap tadap ke keh raha aa bhi jaa’ in Kiran Rao’s directorial debut movie, which stars Prateik Babbar and Monica Dogra along with Aamir Khan. Aamir thinks the song can enhance the scene in Kiran’s film.
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Directed by late Bimal Roy, the film starred veteran Dilip Kumar and Vyjayantimala. Aamir wants to incorporate the hit duet ‘Dil tadap tadap ke keh raha aa bhi jaa’ in Kiran Rao’s directorial debut movie, which stars Prateik Babbar and Monica Dogra along with Aamir Khan. Aamir thinks the song can enhance the scene in Kiran’s film.
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- 7/13/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Aamir Khan will soon be seen doing an act which is similar to what the legendary actor Dilip Kumar did many decades ago. Buzz is that Aamir Khan has bought the rights of one of the famous Dilip Kumar songs and would remix it in his upcoming film Dhobi Ghat that is directed by his wife Kiran Rao. According to reliable sources, Aamir has bought the rights of the famous classical number from the film Madhumati which was directed by acclaimed filmmaker Bimal Roy. Now, Aamir...
- 7/12/2010
- GlamSham
Shemaroo Entertainment has launched Best of Dilip Kumar in a Value Pack of 4 DVDs. The Value pack includes the films of veteran actor Dilip Kumar that include: Devdas, Madhumati, Leader and Naya Daur. The DVD value pack is priced at Rs 399. Dilip Kumar was the first actor to receive a Filmfare Best Actor Award. In fact, he holds the record for maximum number of Filmfare Awards won for this category. He was also honored with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 1992. The Government of India honored him with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1994 - the highest award ...
- 5/18/2010
- BusinessofCinema
Last week I got a musical shock while riding a raft. A dozen of us were going down the Dunajec river that meanders through southern Poland and marks a length of its border with Slovakia. Possibly to drown out our jabbering oarsman, our Polish hosts burst into a folk song midway on the course. I leaned forward to listen as the tune sounded all too familiar. It took just a few seconds to pair it with ‘Dil tadap tadap ke’, the Salil Chowdhury song for Madhumati. They are the same, note for note. Now we know that Chowdhury had an eclectic ...
- 5/14/2010
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
With supernatural horrors Click, Hide & Seek and Shaapit about to hit cinemas ready to chill and thrill audiences, it’s a good time to take a look back at this interesting, but little explored genre of Hindi cinema.
Widely acknowledged as the first Indian horror film was Kamaal Amrohi’s Mahal (1949), the film was a haunting ghost story which starred Ashok Kumar as the new resident of a strange mansion that had a tragic history. Shot in the then fashionable eerily atmospheric German Expressionistic style by German cinematographer Joseph Wirsching, the film also stars the ethereal Madhubala and features Lata Mangeshkar’s first hit song: ‘Ayega Aanewala’. Notable as one of the earliest movies in the world to deal with the theme of reincarnation and rebirth, Mahal has remained influential right up into the present day, inspiring numerous films on the same theme, including Madhumati (1958), Karz (1980), Karan Arjun (1995), Om Shanti Om...
Widely acknowledged as the first Indian horror film was Kamaal Amrohi’s Mahal (1949), the film was a haunting ghost story which starred Ashok Kumar as the new resident of a strange mansion that had a tragic history. Shot in the then fashionable eerily atmospheric German Expressionistic style by German cinematographer Joseph Wirsching, the film also stars the ethereal Madhubala and features Lata Mangeshkar’s first hit song: ‘Ayega Aanewala’. Notable as one of the earliest movies in the world to deal with the theme of reincarnation and rebirth, Mahal has remained influential right up into the present day, inspiring numerous films on the same theme, including Madhumati (1958), Karz (1980), Karan Arjun (1995), Om Shanti Om...
- 2/18/2010
- Bollyspice
It is the 44th death anniversary of one of the greatest directors that Bollywood has ever seen, Bimal Roy, fondly known as ‘Bimalda’. Born on July 12, 1909, he is particularly noted for his realistic and socialistic films like Do Bigha Zameen, Parineeta, Biraj Bahu, Madhumati, Sujata, and Bandini, making him an important director of Hindi cinema. He entered films as a cameraman with New Theatres Pvt. Ltd. where he photographed films like Devdas in 1935 and Mukti in 1937. His first film as director was Udayer Pathey in 1944 in Bengali, which was remade as Humrahi in 1945 in ...
- 1/6/2010
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Lata Mangeshkar has outlasted generations of heroines. As Madhubala gave way to Hema and Hema to Madhuri to Preity Zinta - the voice behind them has remained the same. Lata's pure, dulcet voice has given life to thousands of songs and emotion to thousands of films and today we celebrate her 80th birthday!
Although she began playback singing in the 1940s, her first big hit - and Filmfare Award - was for 'Aaja Re Pardesi' from the film Madhumati. From then on, her place in filmi history was sealed and she remained at the top of the industry until the early 1980s. Her next big comeback was with the chart-busting 'Dil Deewana' from Maine Pyaar Kiya, which she has since said rekindled her love of film music. Lata has remained active in both playback singing and in private recordings and is still a very powerful voice in the industry.
Although she began playback singing in the 1940s, her first big hit - and Filmfare Award - was for 'Aaja Re Pardesi' from the film Madhumati. From then on, her place in filmi history was sealed and she remained at the top of the industry until the early 1980s. Her next big comeback was with the chart-busting 'Dil Deewana' from Maine Pyaar Kiya, which she has since said rekindled her love of film music. Lata has remained active in both playback singing and in private recordings and is still a very powerful voice in the industry.
- 9/28/2009
- Bollyspice
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